| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Carnival |
| Generation | Carnival I (UP/GQ) |
| Modification (Engine) | 2.9 TD (135 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Minivan |
| Seats | 7 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg 23.54 UK mpg 8.33 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.35 UK mpg 14.29 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13.8 kg/Hp, 72.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 135 Hp @ 3800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 46.5 Hp/l |
| Torque | 309 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 227.91 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | J3 |
| Engine displacement | 2903 cm3 177.15 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 97.1 mm 3.82 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 98 mm 3.86 in. |
| Compression ratio | 19:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.6 l 6.97 US qt | 5.81 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 9.4 l 9.93 US qt | 8.27 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1865 kg 4111.62 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 344 l 12.15 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1159 l 40.93 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4890 mm 192.52 in. |
| Width | 1900 mm 74.8 in. |
| Height | 1730 mm 68.11 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2910 mm 114.57 in. |
| Front track | 1635 mm 64.37 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1600 mm 62.99 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 13 m 42.65 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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